TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE PRIVILEGE

Directors: Felix Fuchssteiner , Katharina Schöde

Cast: Max Schimmelpfennig , Lise Risom Olsen , Roman Knizka , Horst Janson , Tijan Marei , Milena Tscharntke , Lea van Acken , Caroline Hartig , Nadeshda Brennicke , Mike Hoffmann A)

Plot: A wealthy teen named Finn and his friends attending an elite private school uncover a dark conspiracy while looking into a series of strange supernatural events.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/das_privileg

My Movie Review: The movie is not scary at all, storyline was ok but they didn't executed well enough so although for the first 10 minutes it really grabbed my attention I thought the start of the movie was really good suspense, about supernatural stuff, but then it turned into a thriller about medicine? that makes people hosts for old people so many loopholes in the story but I enjoyed that it thrilled me, gave me the adrenaline rush I just wished The Privilege would have been developed more clarity so we can appreciate the plot luckily there's a sequel coming! Some people are just harsh there's something to see here it may not be the typical horror but has sophisticated style in showing gruesome events and great visuals all around it's refreshing!

Critics Reviews: The Privilege is what happens when Get Out cheats on The Da Vinci Code and gets arrested for having a trashy threesome with I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Final Destination. Despite obvious manipulation, and an oddball central plot involving a fungus that grows on corpses and inside victims, The Privilege could prove a hit. Another example of a horror-type film that could not make up its mind on what it wants to be. If you're looking for a fun horror watch that throws different subgenres into blender and works, The Privilege is it: family, corporate intrigue, trauma and the supernatural all collide for a good time!

Audience Reviews: I had a hard time figuring out where all the plot lines would meet at the end, and unfortunately, my guess was right and it turned out to be smashed in a rushed ending. Disappointing. Lousy movie. Bad acting and script that is coupled with a confused and erratic storyline and plot. It's just a heap and mesh of unoriginal nonsense and unlikeable characters. Stupid ending. A convoluted, confused, scheiße of a movie that suffered from an annoying, multiple themes disorder. Quoting a line from the sublime movie Amadeus " There is simply too many notes". The script borrows heavily from other superior, horror classics, failing to fit the many pieces, never able to come into its own. The scariest part of the film is that it promises a sequel, the only original part that made any sense was the threesome. I conclude that "Das Privileg" will leave you with assured feeling of bitter bafflement- hoping better sequel!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/das_privileg

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- BEDOK MALL

My Personal Experience: I went to the Bedok Mall for the first time last August 9, 2022, as this is our meeting place my sister decide after she finish her work at the office in the MRT link! Bedok Mall is quite unique in structure compare to the other instead of upward floors' this one have downward floors, got a bit dizzy but its my first here we explore beyond the mall- outside:)

Bedok Mall

Its home to over 200 shops spanning four floors, serving everyday essentials, food, beverage, lifestyle and fashion options. Bedok Mall is a suburban shopping mall in Bedok, Singapore. It is part of a mixed development, consisting of shops and apartments, that is also integrated with the Bedok MRT station and the Bedok Bus Interchange' which it was built on the site of the old!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedok_Mall

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THROUGH MY WINDOW

Director: Marçal Forés

Cast: Clara Galle , Julio Peña , Hugo Arbues , Eric Masip , Pilar Castro , Abel Folk , Guillermo Lasheras , Natalia Azahara , Rachel Lascar , Emilia Lazo , Lucía de la Puerta , Sean Burgos e)

Plot: Raquel has a longtime crush on her hot neighbor, Ares, whom she secretly watches but has never spoken to. Can she make Ares fall in love with her?

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/through_my_window

My Movie Review: The movie is about Raquel who is madly and irrevocably in love with Ares, her attractive and mysterious neighbour through the window, the thing is she has watched him from afar because much to her dismay, they haven't exchanged a single word but Raquel has a very clear mission: to make Ares fall in love with her- however: she is not an innocent, helpless girl and is certainly not prepared to lose any to achieve a goal importantly not herself:) The onscreen chemistry between Raquel and Ares is magic, I definitely ship them, don't listen to the critics they got it wrong this is a great movie nonetheless, I was beyond thrilled when Ares revealed he deliberately broke his Wi-Fi so he can get to talk to Raquel, she thought he didn't notice her, but he did. The description of this movie doesn't do it justice, it's way more than that. I underestimated this movie at first and regret not watching it sooner. I await the sequel and am super excited about it. I loved the storyline and the cast are all excellent. The outfit/ costumes were just so in-sync with the story. This is so worth re-watching and exploring:) Yes its somewhat based on true story: the premise for the original book came from Godoy's own experiences. As she told “In college, I had a neighbor that I was kind of 'sharing' my Wi-Fi with I had a huge crush on him, it didn't end well but that inspired for the beginning of the story!

Critics Reviews: There is a certain laziness in its technical realization; everything is built around a soundtrack of pop songs that contribute nothing to a narrative framework that is flat, empty and banal, devoid of subtlety and ambiguity. The film is better than the book, but outside of a weirdly incestuous sex scene and a hilariously melodramatic climax, it's surprisingly snoozy and the leads have no chemistry. Empty erotica parading as young love. It's not the fault of the actors, a young and sufficiently charismatic cast, but Through My Window feels at once derivative and disappointing. Through My Window sucks in the way teenagers generally suck, since they haven’t figured out diddly-squat and are self-obsessed, inarticulate in the ways of the heart and mired in banal angst. This story is just unhealthy, portraying a toxic relationship as the normal simply because the boy is attractive, with sex always present and provide the necessary steps to continue the story! While watching this, I thought that it was very Wattpad-like, and holy cow, this movie is based on a book series that was originally on Wattpad. The acting is questionable, the pacing is very awkward and the horrible dialogue is just a cherry on top. Even most serious scenes end up being laughable. The script somehow generic and flawed that it's hard to buy that any of the melodramatic is in-your-face sequences!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/through_my_window

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- SUBWAY- BEDOK MALL

My Personal Experience: I went to Subway- Bedok Mall as I found it acidentally finding place to eat last August 9, 2022, as I went there alone to meet my sister after her work in One-North:) Bedok Mall is new to me that time this is my first time going here so I don't know where the shops and fast foods are so explore the place while waiting for my sister, went under this I saw!

Subway- Bedok Mall

Bite into Subway Restaurant's wide selection of subs, deli-style sandwiches, wrap and salads, all made fresh before your eyes. All sandwiches come in delicious 6-inch or footlong portions with your choice of freshly baked bread, veggies and condiments. Perfect for when you need a quick meal on-the-go! Western, Salads, Sandwiches, Cookies: This restaurant is halal certified!

Source: https://www.capitaland.com/sg/malls/bedokmall/en/stores/subway.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE TINDER SWILDLER

Director: Felicity Morris

Cast: Simon Leviev (Tinder Swindler) -Archive Footage- , Cecilie Fjellhøy , Pernilla Sjöholm , Ayleen Charlotte , Karan Pugal , Kristoffer Kumar , Erlend Ofte Arntsen , Natalie Remø Hansen

Plot: Posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul, a man woos women online then cons them out of millions of dollars. Now some victims plan for payback. A group of women who were the victims of a dating app based swindler join together in an attempt to hunt him down and recover the millions of dollars that were stolen from them.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_tinder_swindler

My Movie Review: The doc film is intriguing and informative, but at a runtime of 2-hours, it becomes repetitive after the first hour, it was really insightful especially when you're exploring! Three women detail their accounts online with the person they thought was exclusive only to them, for most of the film, his name was Simon Leviev, the son of a billionaire diamond dealer:) Damn, one of the best 'recent' movies I just finished watching. I just put it on during dinner time and was about to close it when I found out it was a documentary, but thank God I didn't. The best thing about this documentary film however is the presentation; the movie simply flowed smoothly from the start to the end without a single moment of dullness and devoid of any unnecessary shots, didn't even realize spending almost two hours engrossed can't get enough! The Tinder Swildler is my first documentary review I like how it breaks my boundaries on how good it is the typical expection on a doc film vanish and just enjoy the journey on discovering it! My heart goes out to the young women who were used by this swindler: losing money through fraud is hard enough, but the man broke their hearts also because he was a professional thief, the fear of being more victimized will never leave them with the internet providing all the background they need on potential victims and dating applications proving a pond of lonely victims, they just have to pull the same con again and again, but what I like most this doc film does a great job of showing who the victims are, who the conman is and how the con works it:)

Critics Consensus: Chillingly addictive viewing, The Tinder Swindler offers a solidly crafted -- albeit heartbreaking treat true crime fans. It's tighter and more focused than many true crime documentaries on Netflix, a crisply done account of how a guy manipulated and exploited three women on Tinder. The most compelling part of the movie isn't the crook or the nature of the scam, whose mechanics work like a well-oiled Ponzi scheme. It is the visible evidence that despite it all, these women haven't given up on finding love. Despite the great yarn at its centre, as a film, The Tinder Swindler sometimes lapses into the self-indulgence common to so many modern documentaries, with endless shadowy reconstructions and a heart-tugging soundtrack. A cinematic look into the disturbing tale of a relentless conman turns its focus to the heavy price that come with the smaller scams. A powerful, perhaps misunderstood film!! The Tinder Swindler is an unbelievable true crime documentary. I guarantee after watching this you will be straight on Instagram checking articles story defies logic flabbergasted. Throughout her reportage, Morris doesn't judge any of the victims, but rather outlines, terrifyingly, how easily it could happen to virtually anyone. The Tinder Swindler, like the man it takes inspiration from, plays on the worst aspects of human emotion; this is TV as a freak-show! So to watch one such individual who preyed on innocent and trusting souls receive the schadenfreude he so desperately deserves, it made The Tinder Swindler not just a binge but a delicious rewatch:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_tinder_swindler

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- TAMPINES 1 PLAY UNITED

My Personal Experience: I went to the Tampines 1 Play United Arcade last August 21, 2022, together with my sister as the others went to the lower floors of the mall, while we stop-over up! Play United Arcade is best to look around when you came down to the escalator as you see the diming neon lights it's like you transport to the Tron: Legacy world as you navigate towards!

Tampines 1 Play United

Located at a corner of Tampines 1 is Play United where it is a family friendly arcade. You can change the token at some special deals and play the usual arcade games or try your luck at the toy catchers area too! The area although is very big inside, it sure feels cold. I love the old school games like driving cars and bashi bashi, good that these games are still around to be play! Address- 10 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536, Ambiance/Facilities- Huge, Highlights- Different games or toy catcher to catch, Average  Price per Person- Starts from $1, Rating- 4/5!

Source: https://www.trip.com/moments/detail/singapore-53-14267861/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: AFTER WE FELL

Director: Castille Landon

Cast: Josephine Langford , Hero Fiennes Tiffin , Rob Estes , Angela Sari , Mira Sorvino , Kiana Madeira , Louise Lombard , Chance Perdomo , Frances Turner , Carter Jenkins , Anton Kottas

Plot: The third installment of the "After" franchise finds Tessa starting an exciting new chapter of her life. But as she prepares to move to Seattle for her dream job, Hardin's jealousy and unpredictable behavior reach a fever pitch and threaten to end their intense relationship. Their situation grows more complicated when Tessa's father returns and shocking revelations about Hardin's family come to light. Ultimately, Tessa and Hardin must decide if their love is worth fighting for or if it's time to go their separate ways.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/after_we_fell

My Movie Review: The movie is atrocious, nothing happens, feels empty, there's no plot, just toxic behaviors and unnecessary drama probably the darkest and worst installment of After!! Hardin only gets worse and worse every movie but what's bad for us we tolerate hoping that person will change mostly when happen to love that person you can't help yourself to care too! Maybe that's the pull of this movie you can't fully love the person if you only see the good and best parts, you have to see the bad and worst parts to really cherish the moments worth lookin! After We Fell is truly embodies its title cause they really fell hard with this one this is a movie that you have to take at face value it is in between a teen drama and an adult romance, based on the Anna Todd Wattpad novels, if you are a fan, you are going to love it but if you are not you might be hyper critical specially if this kind of film isn't your thing or the movie really sucks! Trying to squeeze in as many naughty sex scenes in between such boring and unnecessary dialogue and lack of plot, it's just argument after argument and leaving each other only to return for sex then argue again, this cycle made the viewers prostrated and wanting substance! But nevertheless you will see this cause it's a part of something we love and gotten used too with so much familiarity with this characters you happen to have see it through for clear picture!

Critics Reviews: They seem to be caught in a loop composed of a never-ending series of quarrels reliably followed by make-up sex shot in languorous close-up and accompanied by anodyne pop. Though After We Fell aims for the scintillating eroticism of a lithe young couple risking getting caught with some semi-public hot tub sex, the whole experience is more akin to taking a lukewarm bath in a swimsuit. A series of cliches and stereotypes. As disastrous as these movies are, After We Fell sinks to a new low, simply by being painfully boring. One interesting theme is the way young adults can't rely on their aging parents, but it's not enough to sustain this thin tale of star-crossed lovers. Commits the cardinal sin of simply being deathly dull. Awfully constructed yet entertainingly awful, After We Fell may not feel like a complete film due to its next-movie-set-up mentality, but it's likely to keep the fanbase satisfied in spite of all its exasperating faults. After We Fell is the pulpy, melodramatic and messy continuation of Tessa and Hardin's story that may appeal to diehard fans, but no one else. Should come with a warning to viewers: contains extremely boring sex. Reduced to the now classic series of outbursts of anger by Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. Director Castille Landon brings what the After fandom loves into this romantic and fiery film led with committed performances from two leads!!

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/after_we_fell/reviews

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- TAMPINES 1 POPEYES

My Personal Experience: I went to Tampines 1 Popeyes last August 21, 2022, together with my siblings and nephew as we went to eat something fried after going the Rooftop Playground! Tampines 1 Popeyes is one of the places I go for when I'm around the Tampines, I don't know why but this branch has a certain pull for me maybe the set-up' or the location I'm drawn to eat!

Tampines 1 Popeyes

It’s great to have Popeyes back in Tampines. It is small and seating may be at a premium at the main meal times, but the chicken is freshly cooked. The burger in the promotion was more like a slider, but gave a taste of the real thing. The fish nuggets were a little soft. My personal favorite fried chicken in Singapore, I love the chicken, side dishes and gravy.. For the price-conscious, do note that this costs more than KFC. Tampines residents now have a wide range of chicken franchises to choose too including McDonald's, Texas, Popeyes, KFC and 4Fingers!

Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Popeyes_Louisiana_Kitchen-Singapore.html

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MUNICH: THE EDGE OF WAR

Director: Christian Schwohow

Cast: George MacKay , Jannis Niewöhner , Jeremy Irons , Liv Lisa Fries , Raphael Sowole , Sandra Hüller , Jessica Brown Findlay , August Diehl , Ulrich Matthes , Leni Erceg , Nich Shaw

Plot: Based on the international bestseller by Robert Harris. It is Autumn 1938 and Europe stands on the brink of war. Adolf Hitler is preparing to invade Czechoslovakia and Neville Chamberlain's government desperately seeks a peaceful solution. With the pressure building, Hugh Legat, British civil servant, and Paul von Hartmann, German diplomat, travel to Munich for the emergency Conference. As negotiations begin, the two old friends find themselves at the center of a web of political subterfuge and very real danger. With the whole world watching, can war be averted and, if so, at what cost?

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/munich_the_edge_of_war

My Movie Review: The movie is a period spy thriller that hit the right notes did not disappoint in historical retelling but felt quite short on the thrill aspect although the immense acting save it! Munich: The Edge Of War is an entertaining movie to watch just don't get mislead by the title though it's not really a literal war film but war in ideology that push the limit of its two leads! Though the story has weak points it still kept me at the edge of my seat, the unraveling of the events was gripping and full of suspense in some sense, saw it week ago but still on my mind:) Jeremy Irons is a force bonifide actor that transcends time was great and he shined a bright light on the prime minister that was later overshadowed by his successor fairly, but still it was the first time I got to appreciate Chamberlain's Passion, impressive filmography then and now:) I had never seen a movie with any of the two main actors starring before, but from now on I will definitely keep my eye on any other work they may do like I Came By as lead George MacKay! The subtle tension between the two lead men that impress shifts to different notions as the story evolves is very intriguing and I love the fact that words are mostly left unsaid about that relationship between them, but the emotions flow effortlessly from their eyes made this worth it! World War 2 films like this have always intrigued viewers, especially younger ones as they look to relive an experience how such a global conflict impacted the lives of people during that time!

Critics Consensus: Sharp direction and some outstanding performances make Munich: The Edge of War a gripping historical drama, even though the ending's no secret. Director Christian Schwochow has made a classy thriller and draws out strong performances from all three of his main actors. A really solid, old-fashioned, well-crafted war-spy drama. The movie is handsome in an oak-paneled-office way, there's life in it too. You feel there's something at stake for the two young would-be heroes, as there is for the world. Munich: The Edge of War is an uneven, sometimes perplexing narrative, but moreover its a touching story about friendship, about the ways in which the personal and the political can collide. WWII origin film Munich: The Edge of War works well as a political biography of Neville Chamberlain, but not as a tense espionage thriller. Despite the liberties the script takes, “Munich: The Edge Of War” is an engrossing film with interesting perspective. Munich: The Edge of War is a riveting very well put together film that is true to its source material. It may perhaps fly under the awards radar but is worthy perhaps of some recognition and in another year Irons would be in the mix. A piece of fact-based historical fan fiction about sacrifice and the greater good. The difference is by letting go of facts and giving yourself over to speculation. Poses the question of when patriotism means becoming a traitor against the powers that be agonizing; gripping account of hope and history:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/munich_the_edge_of_war

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- TAMPINES 1 ROOFTOP PLAYGROUND

My Personal Experience: I went to Tampines 1 Rooftop Playground Singapore last August 21, 2022, together with my siblings and nephew this the first time I saw him standing with help!! Tampines 1 is one of our new mall to explore since it's near to my sister new home and the thing that surprise me rooftop playground it's like a lowkey place not most go for in Tampines 1!

Tampines 1 Rooftop Playground

Soak up all the thrills and spills at our water playground located on rooftop, suitable for children age 5 to 12 years old. Operating Hours: Mon 4pm to 8pm, Tue to Sun 12pm to 8pm. Tampines 1 is a trendy mall for the young and young-at-heart, offering a wide array of fast fashion, beauty and trendy F&B concepts. This iconic retail landmark in the East houses over 180 retail and dining options. Shoppers are welcome by a curated range of brands including The Editor's Market, The Closet Lover, Love & Bravery, Playdress, 6ixty8ight, Daniel Wellington, Muji, Adidas, Vans, Sephora and household names such Cold Storage, Daiso and Don Don Donki:)(

Source: https://www.tampines1.com.sg/about.php

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: HOW I FELL IN LOVE WITH A GANGSTER

Director: Maciej Kawulski

Cast: Tomasz Wlosok , Janusz Chabior , Magdalena Lamparska , Julia Wieniawa-Narkiewicz , Antoni Królikowski , Eryk Lubos , Sebastian Fabijanski , Mikolaj Kubacki , Klaudiusz Kaufmann

Plot: A mysterious woman tells of the ups and downs in the life of Nikodem `Nikos' Skotarczak, one of the biggest gangsters in Polish history, but fact and fiction become muddled as the story becomes darker.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/how_i_fell_in_love_with_a_gangster

My Movie Review: The movie is pushing the story beyond its limit inspired by a true story but lost in translation the thing that make you forgive it is the visiual it's giving rich gothic vibe that looks nice and expensive from the dark bar scene to daylight room scene lighting was spot on:) How I Fell In Love With A Grangster is long hard drive who took detours when ever it's possible leaving us stuck in a moment for a time without noticing the time we spent in watching scenes:) How I Fell In Love With A Gangster ends with Jet and the police officer visiting the gravestone of Nikos and offering flowers; a good light game for Polish cinema, a romantic, calm ballad with the mafia in the background, keeping all the proportions, at times he reminded me of great' act! Many women end up killing themselves, and many does the violence in How I Fell In Love With A Gangster make the movie better or worse? In a hindsight this create consciousness of the world its living where we got to see some reality on what's go down in a mob crew night lookin! Beautifully made, artistic, truly a masterpiece but it's not for everybody unless you are an 'old' soul, the acting is really superb therefore I loved the cast also the music was perfect, exactly 'where' it was supposed to be, I mean the ending song for example, 'One of These Mornings' by Moby brilliantly tied up the rollercoaster of emotions and encompassed the actual vibe of the whole movie from the first minute of film to the last, another thing to mention is I feel that everyone who participated in the making of this movie really went for it with craft in their hearts!

Critic Reviews: How I Fell in Love With a Gangster has the core of a really solid film, but its lack of selective editing results in a somewhat arduous three-hour watch. How I Fell in Love with a Gangster is too overwrought with style and uneven in its storytelling to be taken seriously. It’s a bit too long, but I Fell In Love With a Gangster relishes in that time spent with a central criminal character who could always grin his way out of trouble, right up until he couldn’t. Most of the elements of a good gangster crime drama are here, but unfortunately, they don't make for a good movie. Part of the issue in How I Fell in Love with a Gangster has to do with the source material, as Nikodem's actual life should seem to limit what this film could do. The roadmap to the flashy gangster flick is a tried-and-true formula, and Nikos' life lives up to the flair.  How I Fell in Love with a Gangster has a hero who might aspire and very well become a tiger, but he is slowed down by a turtle of a film. The film tells the story of the rise and fall of Nikodem "Nikoś" Skotarczyk. Nikoś was born in Pruszcz Gdański, a small town in Pomerania, to a father who abused and beat him. As he grows up, he gathers around him a gang of delinquents, led by his good friend "Komo". At first, Nikoś and his gang engage in petty crime, but later begin stealing cars from Germany and selling them in Poland. Business yields them enormous profits and turns Nikoś into underworld ruler of the Polish coastal area. Nikoś's story is told from perspectives of those surrounding him: friends, family members, and women:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/how_i_fell_in_love_with_a_gangster

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

My Personal Experience: I went to CapitaSpring Singapore to have a little bit different Bird's-Eye View of the lion city in this side on 17th floor last August 12, 2022, together with my sister:) This Bird's-Eye View post is the culmination of what happened in that such long day were I got to spend a whole day with my sister who took day off from work to treat me and show's the city!

Bird's-Eye View 

A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object or location from a very steep viewing angle, creating a perspective as if the observer were a bird in flight looking downward. Bird's-eye views can be an aerial photograph, but also a drawing, and are often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans and maps. Before crewed flight was common, the term "bird's eye" was used to distinguish views drawn from direct observation at high vantage location' like top tower!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird%27s-eye_view

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: THE WASTELAND

Director: David Casademunt

Cast: Inma Cuesta , Roberto Álamo , Alejandra Howard , Asier Flores , Víctor Benjumea

Plot: A family that lives in isolation from the rest of society find their tranquillity disturbed when a terrifying beast approaches them and tests the ties that bind the family together.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wasteland_2022

My Movie Review: The movie is dark whimsical tragic that can be viewed as a poem about brokenness and loss, Diego's numerous fear allusions to the dead of his father suggests that it played a significant part in his bringing about this social, psychological, and emotional collapse! The Wasteland is eerie in every sense I like the gloomy haunting environment it created not a waste afterall its beautifully shot and really well acted the kid was convincing and not annoying! Although the film shows how loneliness can be a terrifying emotional breaking point, it does not have much aspects of a typical horror film it eloves with the darkness within but the suspense it generates by showing how isolation and abandonment can destroyed a person's sanity works:) This horror drama is a kind of film that's polarizing either you like it or you don't like I don't mind a slower paced film if it's done right, but The Wasteland is just too slow and threatens to grind to a halt at times, visually it's here that I thought the film was admirable; Cuesta's performance is consistently excellent, and simply the threat of what's out there really shaken up us but the mere fact its a depressing subject this caliber of acting pulls you closer and embrace darkness! The Wasteland has a rather ambiguous ending, but the main take from the psychological horror is that The Beast however real it seemed to Lucia and Diego isn't an actual supernatural being but rather a symbolic manifestation of their fears of being alone and vulnerable in the wake of Salvador's death that takes a toll in a bloody shocking manner which is vividly shown!!!

Critics Reviews: The Wasteland is able to suck you into its candle-lit world of discomfort, but it ends up being not as claustrophobic as it could be. The Wasteland is an attractive slow-burn, not to mention a welcome addition to the wild, wild world of horror Westerns. The Wasteland proves to be a solid start to the horror genre but suffers from pacing issues. While too many creepers come across as derivative and old hat, there are still filmmakers who are constantly finding new ways to use horror. The Wasteland certainly falls among the latter. The Wasteland is an impressive film, horrifically beautiful at times. But there is a sense of missed opportunity, as initial themes are abandoned in favour of portraying survival amidst home invasion. Drifting between two forms of monsters ultimately adds up to less, that it's difficult to remember, on top of everything else, if there was even a beast to begin with. At its best and most memorable, it's perhaps the eeriest and strangest coming-of-age movie ever made. As pretty as the movie can be on a technical level, it can't save itself from the shallow premise and the number of horror clichés that are present in it. Without great fuss or technical fanfare, The Wasteland confronts us with our worst demons through the immense Inma Cuesta and Asier Flores' tremendously moving mother-child relationship. The film constantly conflates darkness with fear, barren with loneliness, and silence with terror. The story shows restraint in a way that benefits the growth of the characters, but may not be enough here to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. An estimable debut, especially in terms of its abilities to create a stifling and rarefied atmosphere:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wasteland_2022

TRAVEL TO PLACES: SINGAPORE-- SUN & MOON-- SOL & LUNA

My Personal Experience: I went to Sol & Luna at CapitaSpring Singapore on the 17th floor last August 12, 2022, together with my sister who took me on my first ever high tea experience! Sol & Luna is perfectly set-up place with lush greenery outside on a top floor where you can enjoy some view of Singapore's Bussiness Disrict as you taste few exotic delectable selection:)

Sun & Moon-- Sol & Luna

The Latin translation of sun & moon, SOL & LUNA represents the diverse offerings available day to night, in the only spot in town with urban views amidst fresh air and natural charms of a garden getaway. From morning to night, Sol & Luna offers a seamless all-day Latin-European menu that showcases the four cuisines of Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain. Timeless recipes are reinvented with a twist and finesse for a sense of discovery} Monday-Sunday: 07:00-23:00}

Source: https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/89897-sol-and-luna/

TRAVEL TO MOVIES: MOTHER/ ANDROID

Director: Mattson Tomlin

Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz , Algee Smith , Raúl Castillo , Kiara Pichardo , Oscar Wahlberg , Jared Reinfeldt , Christian Mallen , Owen Burke , Kate Avallone , Stephen Thorne , Jon F. Merz

Plot: Set in the near future, Mother/Android follows Georgia and her boyfriend Sam through their treacherous journey of escape as their country is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, they must face No Man's Land -- a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before she giving birth.

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mother_android

My Movie Review: The movie is giving me some the 5th wave since Chloë Grace Moretz and the set-up of post apocalyptic are somewhat the same but this time she's pregnant Georgia with her boyfriend Sam, flee their country in a desperate search for safety as the world battles artificial intelligence, science fiction film that overtaken America by a deadly and violent robots:) Mother/Android offers a dystopian sci-fi scenario that starts with a bang, even if it falters in the later going it manages to be something to look for ward yet quite slow and uneventful, some  scenes lack tension and suspense but overall is a journey that open to potential if put on track! A few years after graduating from film school, Director Tomlin struggled to write his first movie, until he decided to loosely focus on a very personal story, that of his own adoption, which he said became a personal love letter to his biological parents so you can say it's partly true story! The thing that sadly happen to Sam don't like presumably dead by the end of Mother/Android after he is tortured by the A.I. and used as bait to catch Georgia, his legs are destroyed as the origins of his devastating injuries aren't clearly stated, but he either fell off of the dirt bike during his capture or the A.I. decided to start with his legs I was hoping for a complete family survives! Arthur's twist changes everything for humanity in Mother/Android: not only does he ends up leading some of the androids into Boston, but he also reveals himself to Georgia as being an android himself with ulterior motives, goes on rampage Georgia shoots him activates' the EMP!

Critics Consensus: Mother/Android transcends its budgetary limitations on a visual level -- unfortunately, this sci-fi drama is far less successful on the storytelling front. Even though its personal backstory is touching, this weird apocalyptic survival thriller lacks thrills and even elicits unexpected laughter at what are supposed to be its most poignant moments. There is some panache to the film's visuals and a lot of heart in the actors' collective dedication, but Mother/Android feels like a mash-up of genre staples to forgettable effect. It's well-crafted and resourceful within its bounds, smoothly integrating Massachusetts locations and modest FX to create a credible-enough portrait of a civilized world that's badly eroded in just a few short months. Though it has a strong sense of urgency and a backstory rooting for, Mother/Android is bland Netflix Sci-Fi flick that takes influence from many before it yet doesn't have enough flair of its own. There’s a sense of irony the fact that this story is about humanity of emotional connections distinguishing us from the cold callousness of machines. A stale and spineless post-apocalyptic thriller. Mother/Android isn't the sci-fi movie you think it's going to be, or even it probably wants to be, but it's nonetheless a solid first-time feature from from writer/director Mattson Tomlin. For it to truly connect with its audience, things still have to make sense don't always, low budget sci-fi flick Mother/Android no masterpiece but it's step in the right direction:)

Source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mother_android